“Holidaymakers have said they didn’t want to come into town for the fear of the travellers and I think this has been the main perception of them.”

Simon Sherratt, owner of The Remington Club in Mablethorpe said: “We ended up losing money on Friday night and Saturday as we made the decision to close as we were worried about the celebrations they were planning to have and we were concerned about possible damage.

“The annoying thing was that travellers kept coming in uninvited, using the toilets and leaving them in a mess.”

Damian Wilkinson from Belas Toys and Sports Shop said: “The financial climate has not been great this year, but I have seen a loss in takings recently.

“I don’t think it’s right for traveller vehicles to make an impact in town for as long as they have.”

Karen Cartwright from Chocolate Falls said: “During Friday and Saturday business has been horrendous. Holidaymakers have said they didn’t want to come into town for the fear of the travellers and I think this has been the main perception of them.”

Communications Leader at East Lindsey District Council, James Gilbert said: “The district council would like to thank the police and the town council for their support over the last few days as well as the local district councillors that have been helping out on the ground.”